Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
cabbage & carrot slaw

Name: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Cook time: 390 min
Total time: 390 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs Pork loin; 2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Chili powder; 1/4 cup Ketchup; 1 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar; 4 Burger buns; 6 Tbsp Sour cream; 2 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar; 3 Tbsp Brown sugar; 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup Water; 12 oz Red cabbage, sliced; 4 Carrots, medium, grated; 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 tsp Salt

Active: 30 min Total: 6 hr 30 min

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

Pulled pork typically uses pork shoulder (aka butt), but we're making this version a little lighter by using pork loin. After shredding the pulled pork up, add your seasonings and let it warm in its juices for another ~15 minutes for tastiest results.
Smarts: Can't find pork loin in the right weight? Just make more. Pulled pork freezes beautifully and can be used for future enchiladas, sandwiches, and salads.

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Ingredients

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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches:

Pork loin - 1 1/2 lbs
Garlic powder - 2 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
Chili powder - 1 tsp
Ketchup - 1/4 cup
Apple cider vinegar - 1 Tbsp
Burger buns - 4
Sour cream - 6 Tbsp

Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw:

Apple cider vinegar - 2 Tbsp
Brown sugar - 3 Tbsp
Red pepper flakes - 1/4 tsp
Water - 1/4 cup
Red cabbage - 12 oz , sliced
Carrots, medium - 4 , grated
Green onions - 3 stalks , thinly sliced
Salt - 1/2 tsp

Prep

Season pork - Slice pork up into smaller pieces to create more surface area for flavoring. Sprinkle on garlic powder, salt, and black pepper and tenderize with a fork (save a dish and do it right in your slow cooker’s removable pot). Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to a day. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
Slow cook pork - Cook pork on low for 7 to 8 hours. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make dressing for slaw - In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, red pepper flakes and water. Bring to a boil and continue boiling until reduced by half. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Cabbage (slice with a knife or food processor) / Carrots / Green onions - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 4 days ahead)
Dress slaw - Toss cabbage, carrots, and green onions with dressing and lightly salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

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Make

After pork has cooked and is tender and done, use a fork and knife or tongs to shred meat up directly in slow cooker and the juices that have been released. Season with chili powder, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar. Keep warm for another 20 to 30 minutes, so that these new flavors have time to soak in.
Toast buns.
Reserve 1 cup / 170g of pulled pork for tomorrow night’s dinner (amount for 4 servings; adjust accordingly if customizing). Enjoy the rest in sandwiches with slaw and sour cream (you’ll have more slaw than is needed for sandwiches, so have some on the side too).

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